I agree with almost all you say BUT we are not in 2000 anymore, times change. Today being close to your community is the No.1 for Devs that are not owned by EA or simillar gold donkeys.
Theres some very nice examples for Devs close to their communitys/customers, belive me when i say they swim in money.
That being said Wags allready changed this after initial complaints, hats off to him.
I also want all the details, people want maps resemling real life conditions, then you should also implent all effects on the plane. :D